During the visit to Bradshawgate, Macmillan representatives spoke to local people about the issues they want to see the next government address and offered local people the opportunity to be photographed supporting Macmillan’s campaign. Their pictures and thousands of others that have been taken by the campaign’s supporters from around the country can be seen on the Time to choose website.

Andy Burnham MP was also able to speak to local people affected by cancer to find out more about the issues that matter to them. He said:

'I have the highest regard for Macmillan and the work they do to support families in our area. It was great to welcome their campaign bus to Leigh and speak to local people who have benefited from their work. I have no hesitation in signing up to their proposals to improve cancer and end-of-life care.'

This visit was part of a nationwide Roadshow to raise awareness of Macmillan’s general election calls.

Laura Keely, Campaigns Manager at Macmillan, said:

'In less than two years from now 1,000 people a day will be diagnosed with cancer in the UK. As the numbers soar, more and more people in Wigan will be touched by cancer in some way.

'If we want to see cancer care improve under the next government, we must use every opportunity to make our voices heard. And this General Election provides the people of Wigan with exactly that opportunity.’

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